2017 BMW R Nine T Pure

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Specs

Engine

The R Nine T engine is an air/oil-cooled two cylinder four-stroke opposed-twin engine with double overhead camshaft and a counterbalance shaft.
Piston Stroke2.9 in
Cyclinders2
Torque86 ft-lb at 6000 rpm
Cylinder Bore4 in
Displacement cc1170
Horse Power110

Dimensions & Weights

Seat Height in34.4

Tires

Tire Size

Front120/70 ZR 17
Rear180/55 ZR 17

Tire Pressure

Rear39.2 psi (42.1 psi for Two-up riding)
Front36.3 psi

Fluids

FuelNormal Unleaded 874.5 gal tank, 3.7 quart reserve
Engine OilSAE 15W-503.95 liters with filter replacement
Gearbox OilBMW Synthetik OSP700 ml
Final Drive OilBMW Synthetik OSP180 ml
Clutch FluidHyspin V10
Fork OilBMW telescopic fork oil type 210W
Fork Oil Level, Lowered Suspension539 ml91 mm
Fork Oil Level, Standard Suspension537 ml92 mm
Brake FluidDOT 4

Torque Specs

Front Wheel Brake Calipers38 Nm28 ft-lb
Front Wheel Clamping Screw in Axel Adapter19 Nm14 ft-lb
Rear Wheel60 Nm44 ft-lb
Mirror Locknut22 Nm16 ft-lb
Mirror Adapter on Clamping Block25 Nm18 ft-lb
Engine Oil Drain Plug32 Nm24 ft-lb
Engine Oil Filter11 Nm8 ft-lb
Final Drive Oil Drain Plug20 Nm15 ft-lb
Final Drive Oil Filler Plug20 Nm15 ft-lb
Gear Box Oil Filler Cap30 Nm22 ft-lb
Gear Box Oil Drain Plug30 Nm22 ft-lb
Spark Plugs12 Nm9 ft-lb
Steering Head Bearing Adjuster Nut15 Nm11 ft-lb
Brake hose banjo bolts24 Nm18 ft-lb
Front axle/axle bolt50 Nm37 ft-lb
Front axle clamp bolts19 Nm14 ft-lb
Front brake caliper mounting bolts38 Nm28 ft-lb
Front brake caliper pad pin - R nineT6 Nm4 ft-lb
Front brake master cylinder clamp bolts8 Nm6 ft-lb
Front brake disc bolts19 Nm14 ft-lb
Rear brake caliper mounting bolts28 Nm21 ft-lb
Rear brake disc bolts, Initial setting12 Nm9 ft-lb
Rear brake disc bolts, Final setting30 Nm22 ft-lb
Rear brake master cylinder mounting bolts8 Nm6 ft-lb
Rear wheel bolts60 Nm44 ft-lb
Spoke nipples3.5 Nm
Brake and clutch master cylinder clamp bolts8 Nm6 ft-lb
Brake pedal pivot bolt19 Nm14 ft-lb
Final drive unit pivot bolt100 Nm74 ft-lb
Front forks
Fork clamp bolts - top and bottom yokes19 Nm14 ft-lb
Fork top bolt
R nineT20 Nm15 ft-lb
Pure, Racer, Scrambler, Urban G/S22 Nm16 ft-lb
Fork damper rod bolt
R nineT30 Nm22 ft-lb
Pure, Racer, Scrambler, Urban G/S20 Nm15 ft-lb
Gearchange lever pivot bolt (Racer)19 Nm14 ft-lb
Handlebar clamp bolts - R nineT, Pure, Scrambler, Urban G/S
Front (M10) bolts38 Nm28 ft-lb
Rear (M8) bolts19 Nm14 ft-lb
Handlebar end-weight bolts - R nineT19 Nm14 ft-lb
Handlebar end-weights - Pure, Racer, Scrambler, Urban G/S10 Nm7 ft-lb
Rear suspension
Paralever arm mounting bolts56 Nm41 ft-lb
Rear shock absorber mounting bolts56 Nm41 ft-lb
Swingarm left-hand bearing pin
Initial setting20 Nm15 ft-lb
Final setting7 Nm5 ft-lb
Swingarm left-hand bearing pin locknut145 Nm107 ft-lb
Swingarm right-hand bearing pin screws9 Nm7 ft-lb
Sidestand pivot bolt41 Nm30 ft-lb
Steering damper bolts19 Nm14 ft-lb
Steering Head Bearing Adjuster Nut15 Nm11 ft-lb
Steering stem nut100 Nm74 ft-lb

Assembly Diagrams

 

Maintenance

  • Oil changes should be performed every 6000 miles or annually (whichever comes first).
  • Oil changes in the rear bevel gears should be performed every 12000 miles or annually (whichever comes first).
  • Transmission fluid changes should be performed every 24000 miles or every two years (whichever comes first).
  • Brake fluid changes should be performed after the first year, then every two years.
300-750 miles
  • BMW breaking-in check
6000 miles
  • Engine oil change with filter
  • Check valve clearances
  • Adjust engine synchronization
12000 miles
  • Engine oil change with filter
  • Oil Change in rear bevel gears
  • Check valve clearances
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Replace air filter
  • Adjust engine synchronization
18000 miles
  • Engine oil change with filter
  • Check valve clearances
  • Adjust engine synchronization
24000 miles
  • Engine oil change with filter
  • Oil Change in rear bevel gears
  • Check valve clearances
  • Change transmission oil
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Replace air filter
  • Replace alternator belt
  • Adjust engine synchronization
30000 miles
  • Engine oil change with filter
  • Check valve clearances
  • Agdjust engine synchronization
36000 miles
  • Engine oil change with filter
  • Oil Change in rear bevel gears
  • Check valve clearances
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Replace air filter
  • Adjust engine synchronization
42000 miles
  • Engine oil change with filter
  • Check valve clearances
  • Adjust engine synchronization
48000 miles
  • Engine oil change with filter
  • Oil Change in rear bevel gears
  • Check valve clearances
  • Change transmission oil
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Replace air filter
  • Replace alternator belt
  • Adjust engine synchronization
54000 miles
  • Engine oil change with filter
  • Check valve clearances
  • Adjust engine synchronization
60000 miles
  • Engine oil change with filter
  • Oil Change in rear bevel gears
  • Check valve clearances
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Replace air filter
  • Adjust engine synchronization